Sony DSC-W230, DSC-W210 Owner’s Manual

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Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for

future reference.

For details on advanced operations, please read "Cyber-|
shot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide"

on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.

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© 2009 Sony Corporation

Owner's Record

The ruodel and serial nurubers are located
on the bottoru. Record the serial number ill

the space provided below, Refer to these
nurubers whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product,
Model No. DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230

Serial No.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

-SAVETHESE
iNSTRUCTiONS

DANGER

TOREDUCETHERiSKOF

FiREORELECTRIC

SHOCK,CAREFULLY

FOLLOWTHESE
iNSTRUCTiONS

lithe shape ollhe plug does nol lit the power
outlet, use an allachmem plug adaptor of the
proper conliguration lk_r lhe power outlet.

Battery pack

lfthe batter2r pack is mishandled, the b_lttery p_c'k
can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.

Observe the following cautious.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack
to any shock or li_rce such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery

terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.

Battery charger

Even it" the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the batter2r
charger is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the

wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs
while using the battery charger, immediately shut

off the power by disconnecting the plug from the
wall outlet (wall socket).

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion b;itteries are
recyclable.

You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.

For more inff_rmatiou regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Pm't 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
inteHizreuce, and (2) this device must accept any

interlizreuce received, including interlizreuce that
may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian 1CES4t03.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthisproduct,you
)naycall:

SonyCustomerlu[k>rmationCenter

1-800-222-SONY(7669)
ThenumberbelowisfortileFCCrelatedmatters
only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-W230
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to tile following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harnlfnl interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interli_reuce received, including
interli_reuce that may cause undesired
operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-W220
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-W210, DSC-W215
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any iuterli_rence received, including

interli_reuce that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned theft _ln_ chmlges or

modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to tile following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harnlfnl interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interli_reuce received, including
interli_reuce that may cause undesired
operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio fl'equency energy and,

it"not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmflfl interli_reuce to

radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interfizreuce will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interfizreuce to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, tile user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

Reorient or relocate tile receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit diffizreut fi'om that to which the
receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

The supplied iuterlace cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits lot a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

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Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The mauulacmrer of this product is Sony
Corporation. 1=7=1Kouan Minato=ku Tokyo, 108=
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH. Hedell'inger Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please rellzr to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant
with tile limits set out in the EMC Directive for

using connection cables shorter than 3 meters
(9.8 llzet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at tile specific
fi'equencies ,nay influence the picture and sound

of this unit.

Notice

It"static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data trausllzr to discontinue midway (fail), restart
tile application or disconnect and connect the
comnmnicatiou cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable

in the European Union and other
European countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it sball be handed over
to the applicable collection point tk>rtile recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences

lor tile environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed iulormation about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
tile shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with
separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery prnvided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences lot the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused hy
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of tile materials will help to conserve

natural resources.
1n case of products that for safety, perlormance or

data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at end-nl_
lile to the applicable collection point lot tile
recycling of electrical and electronic eqtfipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery fi'om the product
saMy.

Hand the battery over to the applicable collection
point lor the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed infnrmation about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment lot your salety and

convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be

replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an @ or _ mark) must be

used.
lfthe plug supplied with this equipment has a

detachable lhse cover, he sure to attach tile lhse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the

plug without tile fuse cover. If you should lose tile
fl/se cover, please contact your nearest Sony

service station.

Table of contents

Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8

Getting started ................................................................................. 9

Checking the accessories supplied ......................................................... 9

1 Preparing the battery pack .................................................................. 10

2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media

(sold separately) ..................................................................................... 11

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ............................................. 13

Shooting images easily ................................................................. 14

Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display ................................... 15

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) ................ 17

Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition) ........................ 18

Viewing/deleting images ............................................................... 19

Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu ........................... 22

Using the HOME screen ......................................................................... 22

HOME items ............................................................................................ 23

Using menu items ................................................................................... 24

Menu items .............................................................................................. 25

Enjoying your computer ............................................................... 27

Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application

software (supplied) ................................................................................. 27

Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook". ........................................................... 27

Indicators on the screen ............................................................... 28

Battery life and memory capacity ................................................ 30

Battery life and number of images you can record/view ........................ 30

Number of still images and recordable time of movies .......................... 31

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 32

Battery pack and power ......................................................................... 32

Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 33

Viewing images ...................................................................................... 34

Precautions .................................................................................... 35

Specifications ................................................................................ 36

Notes on usingthe camera

Internal memory and "Memory
Stick Duo" media back up

Do not turn off the camera, remove the batter_
pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media
while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the
internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo"
media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup
copy to protect your data.

Notes on recording/playback

• Before you start recording, make a trial

recording to make sure that tile camera is
working correctly.

• The camera is neither dust-pronE nor splash-

proof, nor water-prooE Read "Precautions"
(page 35) belore operating tile camera.

• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water

enters inside tile camera, a mallhnction may
occl/r, hi some cases, tile camera cannnt be

repaired.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright

light. It may cause tile malflmction of the
camera.

• Do not use tile camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
Otherwise, the camera may not properly record
or play back images.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfi.mctions.

• If moistm'e condensation occurs, remove it

belore using the camera (page 35).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause

a malflmction and you may not be able to record
images. Furthernlore, the recording media may
become unusable or image data may be
damaged.

• Clean the flash snrlace before use. The heat of

flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
smi_.tce to become discolored or to stick to tile

flash surl'.tce, resulting in insufficient light
emission.

Notes on the LCD screen and
lens

• Tile LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precisinn technology so over

99.99% of tile pixels are operational for
efli_ctive use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process, and
do not affect the recording.

• When tile battery level becomes low, the lens
might stop moving. Insert a charged battery

pack and turn on tile camera again.

On image data compatibility

• The camera c(mforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
lnfi_rmation Technology Industries

Association).

• Sony does not guarantee that tile camera will
play back images recorded or edited with other
equipment, or that other equipment will play
back images recorded with tile camera.

On the overheat protection

The povv'er may go off atm_matically to protect the
camera depending on tile temperature of the unit
or tile battery pack. In this case, the message
appears on tile screen before the power goes off.

Warning on copyright

Tele,Asion programs, fihns, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.

No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate fnr failure to record or
loss or damage of recorded content due to a
malfimctinn of the camera or recording media,

etc.

Getting started

Checkingtheaccessoriessupplied

• Ballery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrisl slrap (1)

• S(>fl carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

• CD-ROM (1)
Cyber-shot application sol:ware

"Cyber-shot Handbook"

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG 1 (1)/
Battery case (1)

• USB, A/V cable lor multi-use terminal (1)

"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide"

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

The camera is supplied with a wrist strap.
Attach the strap and place your haud through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by
being dropped.

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1 Preparing the battery pack

Olnsert the battery pack into the battery charger.

OConnect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.
When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).

If you continue charging the battery pack li)r about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge
will last slightly longer.

Charging time

• The table ahove shows the time required to charge a lidly depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C

(77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• See page 30 li)r the battery life and the mHnber of images that can be recorded.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and

remove the battery pack fi'om the battery charger.

• Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the gemfine Sony brand.

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2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media

(sold separately)

OOpen the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover.

O Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately).

_) Insert the battery pack.

_)Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover.

When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted

Tile camera records/plays back images using tile internal memory (approx, 15 MB).

To check the remaining battery charge

tS"ess ON/OFF (Power) button to ttlrn on and check tile remaining battery charge on tile LCD
screen.

Remaining

charge
indicator

Statue Sufficient

power
remaining

If you use the NP-FGI battery pack (sold separately), the mim/tes also appear al:er the battery remaining

indicator (_ 60 Min).

• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. When the operating time per charge

decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack.

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Battery
ahnost l'ully
charged

Battery half
l'ull

Battery low,
recording/
playback
will stop

soon,

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Change the battery
with fully charged
one, or charge the
battery. (The warning

indicator flashes.)

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To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media

Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover.

"Memory Stick Duo" media Battery pack

Make sure that the access lamp
is not lit, then push the "Memory

Stick Duo" media in once.

•Never remove the battery pack/'Memory Stick Duo" media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause
damage to data in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory.

Slide the battery eject lever.

Be sure not to drop the battery
pack.

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